“The economic recovery has been almost non-existent for younger Canadians (those aged 15-24 years). They accounted for more than half of all net job losses during the recession and employment still stands some 250,000 below its pre-recession peak. In contrast, jobs held by those over the age of 25 years are more than 400,000 above its level prior to the downturn.”
~~* The Plight of Younger Workers
v1 in 3 university grads end up in “low skill jobs”
v60% of University graduated with a debt load averaging $27,000
vService Industry is a trap… a dead end…. has no future… but you get stuck on the road
vCivil Engineering Degree at University of Ottawa cost $$30,000
vChanging workplace more automation, globalization, driven by trends, part time projects
Trends involve looking at the statistical analysis of historical data over a selected time frame and charting the progression. If the data suggests consistent increases, decreases or even constancy or flatness, there exists a trend. Businesses of all sizes use this kind of data to help predict the future or help shape strategic decisions.
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Essential Question:What are some trends in society that might influence career plans? How can you prepare for the changing workplace?
Big Idea:Exploring career opportunities now will benefit me when I leave high school
Generation Jobless CBC One Page Journal Response: Application 15%
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Generation Jobless
“The economic recovery has been almost non-existent for younger Canadians (those aged 15-24 years). They accounted for more than half of all net job losses during the recession and employment still stands some 250,000 below its pre-recession peak. In contrast, jobs held by those over the age of 25 years are more than 400,000 above its level prior to the downturn.”
~~* The Plight of Younger Workers
v1 in 3 university grads end up in “low skill jobs”
v60% of University graduated with a debt load averaging $27,000
vService Industry is a trap… a dead end…. has no future… but you get stuck on the road
vCivil Engineering Degree at University of Ottawa cost $$30,000
vChanging workplace more automation, globalization, driven by trends, part time projects
Trends involve looking at the statistical analysis of historical data over a selected time frame and charting the progression. If the data suggests consistent increases, decreases or even constancy or flatness, there exists a trend. Businesses of all sizes use this kind of data to help predict the future or help shape strategic decisions.
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Essential Question:What are some trends in society that might influence career plans? How can you prepare for the changing workplace?